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Magic of the mallet: Croquet club celebrates 100 years
Tauranga Croquet Club marks its centenary at Tauranga Domain this weekend.
Doctors say patients 'choosing to die' due to lack of local treatment options
Health Minister blames issues on legacy of underfunding by past governments.
'There was blood... everywhere': Police mental health callouts rise
'We're building a whole new mental health system and it does take time' - health minister.
Why the future of Tauranga Racecourse has been delayed
Hearings into the Greerton Maarawaewae Study won't be heard until next year.
'A hell of a blaze': Firefighters tackle school bus fire near Paengaroa
'I was standing about 150 metres from the bus and the heat was pretty intense' - witness.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: When it comes to social services, it's results that count
OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.
What's happening at Whakaari/White Island? Plume of steam and ash spotted
The island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.
'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams
Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.
Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured
Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'
'Aspirational': Tauranga to become 'best host city' for events, despite 'barriers'
A lack of accommodation and fit-for-purpose venues have been highlighted - report.
Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls
OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.
City celebrates 'fantastic' Labour Weekend
Tauranga was full over the weekend, which was "fantastic".
Kids charity feeding 1500 more hungry students in Bay of Plenty schools
Demand has increased for KidsCan food at school as the cost of living soars.
Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.
Dancing, DJs and dress-ups: Halloween dance party raising money for charity
All proceeds will go to the mental health charity I Am Hope.
A dispute, a fire and a $100k bill: Five-year battle over public reserve comes to an end
A fire, burying of rubbish and threat of more permanent structures sparked renewed action.
Samantha Motion: Protests trump apathy as climate disaster looms
Opinion: Perhaps 'extreme' protests are needed to snap us out of our cognitive dissonance.
'Did we miss something?' Retired detective's 30-year search for answers in cold case
The family of Judy Yorke, last seen at a Tauranga party, and a retired cop still hope.
'Intense': Sam Uffindell tells of furore's impact on him and family
Tauranga MP also tells of the conversation during that trip with Todd Muller.
'Distressing': Family's grief reignited after authorities remove 'sacred' memorial seat
'They've taken away a place of remembrance for us without talking to us...'
Council's diversity campaign leads to less diversity
While there were some younger members on the council, there was less ethnic diversity.
Ōmokoroa Point School students voice heard in new billboard design
It features a beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) and will be at the SH2 entrance.
Track surface big focus of speedway opening race night
Super saloons, midgets, sprint cars, super stocks and mini stocks on programme.
Malachi Subecz death: Te Pāti Māori renews calls for heads to roll
Te Pāti Māori wants all reports of abuse to Oranga Tamariki passed on to police.
Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place
OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.
Citizens Advice Bureau's new 'lease of life' and surge in clients
The bureau has a new home and is helping hundreds more people.
Letters to the editor: Support for Tauranga speedway groups over possible legal action
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Pāpāmoa retirement village plans $30m build
It was among $96m of residential and commercial building consents issued last month.
Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?
Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?
Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea
The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.
Man pleads guilty in David Kuka case
Kuka was killed execution-style in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity.
$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.